Varkiza Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Varkiza is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Varkiza, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Varkiza's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 365 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 64 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 3 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Varkiza Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Varkiza. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 24°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Varkiza.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June, September and November and highest during January, February, March, July, August, October and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Varkiza in Greece
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.
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